Engineering Filament Guide

3D printing by material, selected for function and reliability.

This page helps engineering teams choose the right polymer family for part performance, environment, and production intent.

Material Families

Series and grades from your supplied materials sheet.

Each series below shows available grades for engineering and production planning.

ABS Series

General industrial ABS platform covering high-strength, flame-retardant, weather-resistant, ESD, and conductive grades.

  • ABS-SP40
  • ABS-CF10
  • ABS-FR0
  • ABS-WR20
  • ASA
  • ASA-CF
  • ABS-ESD
  • ABS-Conductive

Nylon Series

Reinforced nylon grades aimed at wear resistance, stiffness, and structural performance.

  • Nylon-CF15
  • Nylon-GF10

PC Series

Polycarbonate-based range for strength, transparency, weatherability, and high-impact industrial applications.

  • PC-CF
  • PC-ABS
  • PC-WR / PMMA
  • PC-TR

High Heat Series

Advanced polymers for elevated thermal, chemical, and compliance requirements across demanding environments.

  • PPS-TF
  • PEEK
  • PPSU
  • PEKK
  • PEI 9085
  • PEI 1010

Support Material Series

Breakaway and soluble support options for complex geometry and overhang control.

  • Breakaway-80
  • Aquasol-120

Selection Matrix

Grade-level reference for quoting and material screening.

Grade

Series

Thermal reference

Typical application fit

ABS-SP40

ABS

HDT 80°C (0.45 MPa)

Electronic appliance and industrial machinery parts

ABS-CF10

ABS

HDT 91°C (0.45 MPa)

Heat-resistant and high-stiffness industrial components

ABS-FR0

ABS

Vicat 101°C (10 N), UL94 V-0

Fire-resistant mechanical and automotive structures

ABS-WR20

ABS

Vicat 85°C (10 N)

Outdoor infrastructure and weather-exposed components

ASA

ASA

Weather- and UV-resistant grade

Outdoor housings, covers, and exposed-use polymer components

ASA-CF

ASA

Weather-resistant with reinforced stiffness

Outdoor structural parts requiring improved rigidity and stability

ABS-ESD

ABS

HDT 93°C (0.45 MPa)

Anti-static shielding components for electronics

Nylon-CF15

Nylon

HDT 185°C (10 N)

High-strength, wear-resistant machinery parts

Nylon-GF10

Nylon

HDT 94°C (10 N)

Heat-resistant structural automotive components

PC-CF

PC

HDT 138°C (1.8 MPa)

High-strength and chemically resistant mechanical parts

PC-WR / PMMA

PC

HDT 90°C (1.8 MPa)

Transparent outdoor and infrastructure applications

PC-TR

PC

HDT 125°C (1.8 MPa)

Demanding prototypes, tools, and fixtures

PPS-TF

High Heat

Up to 180°C service context, UL94 V-0

Heat, corrosion, and insulation-focused components

PEEK

High Heat

HDT 152°C (1.8 MPa)

Aerospace, automotive, chemical, and medical components

PPSU

High Heat

HDT 205°C (1.8 MPa)

Electrical, equipment, and medical-use applications

PEKK

High Heat

HDT 155°C (1.8 MPa)

Aerospace, petrochemical, and automotive applications

PEI 9085 / PEI 1010

High Heat

HDT 153-180°C (1.8 MPa)

Aviation, medical, aerospace, and high-stability parts

Breakaway-80 / Aquasol-120

Support

80°C / 120°C support material thresholds

Breakaway and soluble support for complex ABS/Nylon/PC prints

Data above is guidance. Final performance depends on printer setup, orientation, and operating conditions.

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